Statistics on Melbourne-China flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to China from Melbourne
The average price to go to China from Melbourne is $ 890 (round trip). It varies from $ 769 (Macao) to $ 1027 (Lhasa) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Melbourne-China flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Lhasa, Guangzhou (Canton), Chengdu and Macao.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | $ 921 | march, may, june, august (the cheapest), october, november | 4 to 5 months | Flight price Melbourne-Beijing |
| Shanghai | $ 934 | march, may, august, october, november (the cheapest) | 2 to 3 months | Flight price Melbourne-Shanghai |
| Hong Kong | $ 857 | march, may (the cheapest), june, august, october, november | 2 to 3 months | Flight price Melbourne-Hong Kong |
| Lhasa | $ 1027 | june, september, october | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Melbourne-Lhasa |
| Guangzhou (Canton) | $ 1004 | march, may, august (the cheapest), october, november | 8 to 9 months | Flight price Melbourne-Guangzhou (Canton) |
| Chengdu | $ 858 | march, may, june, august (the cheapest), october, november | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Melbourne-Chengdu |
| Macao | $ 769 | march, may, june, august (the cheapest), october, november | 11 to 12 months | Flight price Melbourne-Macao |
Round-trip airfare price Melbourne-China month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 975 to $ 1277 | very high price |
| February | $ 751 to $ 1074 | fair price |
| March | $ 735 to $ 893 | good price |
| April | $ 834 to $ 1117 | high price |
| May | $ 682 to $ 921 | good price |
| June | $ 673 to $ 962 | fair price |
| July | $ 755 to $ 1100 | fair price |
| August | $ 629 to $ 857 | good price |
| September | $ 772 to $ 1048 | fair price |
| October | $ 669 to $ 902 | good price |
| November | $ 639 to $ 859 | good price |
| December | $ 919 to $ 1162 | high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to China from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to China from Melbourne
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Beijing in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Beijing is $ 921. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Beijing flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a thursday
come back on a thursday
Data analysis:
Travel to Beijing in China in august to get the best price ($ 716, saving $ 206 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 921). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1277, which is $ 356 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Beijing and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Shanghai in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Shanghai is $ 934. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Shanghai flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Shanghai in China in november to get the best price ($ 733, saving $ 201 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 934). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1175, which is $ 241 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Shanghai and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Hong Kong in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong is $ 857. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Hong Kong flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a thursday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Hong Kong in China in may to get the best price ($ 723, saving $ 134 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 857). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1126, which is $ 270 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Hong Kong and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Lhasa in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Lhasa is $ 1027. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Lhasa flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a thursday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Lhasa in China in october to get the best price ($ 868, saving $ 160 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1027). Avoid the month of april which is statistically the most expensive ($ 956, which is $ -71.6 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Lhasa and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Guangzhou (Canton) in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton) is $ 1004. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Guangzhou (Canton) flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a sunday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Guangzhou (Canton) in China in august to get the best price ($ 857, saving $ 148 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1004). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1209, which is $ 206 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Guangzhou (Canton) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Chengdu in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Chengdu is $ 858. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Chengdu flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a friday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Chengdu in China in august to get the best price ($ 629, saving $ 229 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 858). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1182, which is $ 325 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Chengdu and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Macao in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Macao is $ 769. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Macao flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a friday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Macao in China in august to get the best price ($ 659, saving $ 110 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 769). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 975, which is $ 207 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Macao and other statistics
Top prices Melbourne-China
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Beijing | 27-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 371 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Beijing | 04-11 to 11-11-2024 | $ 345 | layover flight with Beijing Capital Airlines |
| Melbourne → Beijing | 07-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 311 | layover flight with Beijing Capital Airlines |
| Melbourne → Beijing | 08-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 373 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Beijing | 11-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 314 | layover flight with Beijing Capital Airlines |
| Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton) | 22-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 341 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Beijing | 12-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 343 | layover flight with Juneyao Airlines |
| Melbourne → Beijing | 06-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 352 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Beijing | 10-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 352 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Melbourne → Beijing | 15-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 350 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to buy plane tickets to go to China (from Melbourne)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Beijing
The price of tickets to Beijing fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Beijing, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Beijing page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Beijing in China 4 to 5 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 859 , which is $ 62 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 261 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Beijing flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Shanghai
The price of tickets to Shanghai fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Shanghai, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Shanghai page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Shanghai in China 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 839 , which is $ 95 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 262 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Shanghai flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Hong Kong
The price of tickets to Hong Kong fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong, you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Hong Kong page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Hong Kong in China 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 825 , which is $ 32 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 155 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Hong Kong flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Lhasa
The price of tickets to Lhasa fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Lhasa, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Lhasa page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Lhasa in China 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 855 , which is $ 173 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 116 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Lhasa flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton)
The price of tickets to Guangzhou (Canton) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Guangzhou (Canton), you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Guangzhou (Canton) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Guangzhou (Canton) in China 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 877 , which is $ 127 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 430 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Guangzhou (Canton) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Chengdu
The price of tickets to Chengdu fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Chengdu, you should buy your ticket on a monday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Chengdu page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Chengdu in China 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 686 , which is $ 172 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 673 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Chengdu flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Macao
The price of tickets to Macao fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Macao, you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Macao page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Macao in China 11 to 12 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 672 , which is $ 97 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 198 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Macao flight ticket and other statistics